| down-to-earth rooms provide wi-fi access, flat-screen tvs and minibars, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities and private bathrooms. an upgraded apartment adds bedrooms and a kitchen. amenities include an outdoor pool and a shared kitchen. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. set off state route 6 on the banks of the mooloolah river, this unpretentious motel is a 7-minute walk from both mooloolaba beach and sea life sunshine coast aquarium
Brisbane Airport 1 hr 5
Aussie World (15 min)
Time-tested theme park featuring a range of rides & attractions, plus shops & casual dining options. The Big Pineapple. (20 min)
This huge pineapple is a popular landmark with steps to an observation deck, plus an on-site cafe. Point Cartwright Light (10 min)
Accessible by road & walking trails, this sleek 1970s lighthouse offers scenic ocean views. The Wharf Mooloolaba (6 min) Buderim Forest Park (16 min)
Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest. Mount Coolum National Park (23 min)
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views. Maroochydore Beach (8 min)
Popular for swimming, fishing, boating & surfing, this beach offers showers, restrooms & lifeguards. Wildlife HQ (20 min)
Animal menagerie offering interactive experiences with koalas & other species, plus a coffee shop. The Surf Club Mooloolaba (7 min)
Pub grub and carvery dishes, in a surf club with floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto the ocean. SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium (6 min)
Bright aquarium with a variety of kid-friendly exhibits & educational programs in a cheery space. Bellingham Maze (12 min)
Leisure area around a star-shaped hedge maze, with mini golf, a puzzle shop & a popular garden cafe. Sunshine Castle (17 min)
Family fun at a Norman-style castle built in the 20th century, with doll displays & treasure hunts. Mudjimba Island (19 min)
Tiger shark, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and beach Bulcock Beach (24 min)
Popular beach with low-tide splash pools, clear blue waters, a boardwalk & nearby cafes. Mooloolaba Beach (7 min)
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops. | 
